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Real Estate Agent Titles

If you’re interested in joining the real estate industry, you may have noticed the multitude of different job titles real estate agents go by – broker, associate, salesperson, etc. So, why so many titles? And what’s the difference? When you’re first starting out in real estate, one of the hardest parts is getting familiar with […]

First-Year Agent Salary

How Much Does a First-Year Real Estate Agent Make? If you’re interested in becoming a real estate agent because you’ve heard it can be a lucrative career path, you’ve heard right. According to Indeed, the average salary is just over $94,586 for first-year full-time agents — but this rate can vary greatly. As a recent […]

What Does a Real Estate Agent Do?

Are you attracted to the world of real estate, or considering a new career as a real estate agent? You may be wondering about the daily job duties of an agent, what their career involves, and how they find success. And you’re probably wondering if it’s the right career fit for you. A real estate […]

Is Real Estate Right for You?

The Pros and Cons Explained If you’re thinking of joining the real estate industry, you need to know the benefits of being a real estate agent — and if they outweigh the negatives. Becoming a real estate agent is a great career choice for many entrepreneurial-minded people who want to own their own business. This […]

Understanding Real Estate Agent Commissions

If you’ve ever pondered becoming a real estate agent, money is probably a key determining factor. You know you can make a lot of money, but exactly how much real estate agents make could determine whether you take the plunge to become an agent or not. That’s why we’ve compiled this easy-to-follow guide to ensure […]

Tips for Choosing a Broker

First, remember that you will be an independent contractor and not an employee of your sponsoring broker. Generally, the commission shared with a broker is in exchange for supervision, resources, and business amenities provided. Second, keep in mind that your needs as a new agent will differ from what you’ll need moving forward throughout your […]

The Anatomy of a Real Estate Agent

Is a Career in Real Estate for You? A common question from prospective students is, “What’s required to become a licensed agent?”. Understanding each step to becoming licensed is of course, necessary information. Aside from questions about education requirements or the application process, the most important question to contemplate is if a career in real estate […]

Building Trust in Real Estate Sales

Trust is everything in sales. People who like and trust you, will work with you. Trust is essential to all relationships. Trust, by definition, is reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something. Agents have a fiduciary relationship with clients, one based on trust and confidence. The ability to gain the trust […]

Appreciation Through 2025

Home prices have increased significantly over the last year, which in turn has grown the net worth of homeowners. Appreciation and home equity are directly linked – as the value of a home increases, so does a homeowner’s equity. And with these recent gains, homeowners are witnessing their financial stability and well-being grow to record […]

New Agent Lead Generating Tips

Keep your pipeline full with these lead generating tips! Generating leads from your inner circle or sphere of influence is vital to your business. Why? Because all leads are not created equal. Inner circle leads have a greater potential to close than most others. There is more built-in trust from the beginning. If we don’t […]